Overview

Core courses integrate social science, planning, and policy perspectives into the study of cities, develop the research and analytic tools necessary for urban planning and policy analysis, and offer hands-on applied research experience.

Elective courses are designed to apply the basic core course content to urban planning and policy areas of interest.

Future opportunities

The Urban Studies and Planning BA program from San Francisco State University is recognized as a solid basis for graduate study.

Recent program graduates have gone on to M.A. and Ph.D. programs in schools of city and regional planning (Cornell, Harvard, UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, the New School for Social Research, and the University of Texas at Austin), schools of public policy and administration (Kennedy School, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, and San Francisco State), and other fields including law, architecture, social work, and public health

A large number of students also seek entry-level urban planning and policy jobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Data Analysis
Policy or Planning
Urban Policy and Analysis
Land-Use Planning
Urban Geography
Urban Transportation
Urban Community Organizing and Citizen Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Geography Public Policy Urban Planning View 194 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the CSU Application
Students will be required to submit official, original or certified/attested copies of all original academic documents in the original language of issue
Applicants who are presently attending a college or university in the United States must, in addition to their international records, submit official transcripts of all work completed and in progress
Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school
All applicants for admission to the University must pay a $55.00 application fee
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Out-of-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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